Lydia Loveless looks like she could kick your ass. A fireplug of a woman, she stood in the digital light with her electric guitar hanging from her shoulders and belted out one song after another last night at Reverb like someone who’s been on the road for 10 years straight. She said prior to her set that last night’s show was the final night of filming for a documentary, presumably about her and/or her tour, though...

Southpaw is a boxing movie with, dare I say, far too much boxing in it. I realize that sounds strange, but director Antoine Fuqua’s new movie isn’t very interested in its extended training montages or improbable fight scenes—and that’s not entirely a dig. Unapologetically, Southpaw is a vehicle for star Jake Gyllenhaal to continue his career renaissance with another stellar performance. Unfortunately, Gyllenhaal’s...

It's a huge weekend for live roots music. Hullabaloo Music & Camping Festival is underway Friday and Saturday and the Donate Life Blues Fest brings the healing power of music to the River City Star grounds on Sunday.

Thursday, July 23 is national hot dog day and B&B Classic Dogs is celebrating all day with fried Twinkies and Oreos, a food challenge, and deals on dogs. At 7pm, a handful of brave souls will attempt to take down a 3 pound dog. While you watch the edible incredible, order your own Hickory & Apple wood smoked DERF dog, topped with BBQ sauce, onions and shredded cheese for half price!B&B...